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Lesson 8
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English
11th Grade
11/10/2008

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Betrothed
Definition
Engaged to be married.
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Blasphemy
Definition
An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred.
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Cadence
Definition
1. A rythm marked by a regular beat.
2. The rising and falling of a voice in human speech.
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Canon
Definition
1. A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgement.
2. The works of a writer accepted as authentic.
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Denouement
Definition
1. The outcome of a series or events.
2. The final resolution following the climax of the plot of a work of drama or fiction.
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Edict
Definition
A statement or command having the force of law.
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Enamor
Definition
To inspire with love; to captivate.
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Insensate
Definition
1. Lacking sensation or awareness
2. Lacking sense or ability to reason
3. Brutal; Lacking feeling
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Renegade
Definition
1. A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor.
2. A person who rejects lawful behavior.
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Soliloquy
Definition
A speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expressions.
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Stricture
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1. A strong critiscism
2. Anything that restricts or limits.
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Triumvirate
Definition
A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence.
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Usurp
Definition
To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner.
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Vestment
Definition
An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank or office.
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Votary
Definition
A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature.
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